The story of the making of The Bell Jar, the unique, semi-autobiographical novel written by American writer Sylvia Plath (1932-63), published in February 1963, shortly before her death.
A look at Dame Maggie Smith's life from a two-up two-down in Essex to Broadway and Hollywood. Starring in more than 60 films and 70 plays across her 70-year career, Maggie's incredible determination and talent landed her among the elite.
Yes, *Surviving the Tunisia Beach Attack* is a 2025 documentary that provides a powerful and intimate account of the tragic events that unfolded on June 26, 2015, at the Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in Sousse, Tunisia. This harrowing attack, carried out by a lone gunman affiliated with ISIS, resulted...
For the first time, the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during World War II is revealed; not just sympathising with the enemy but, new evidence reveals, actively collaborating.
Delve into a treasure trove of recently unearthed archives to tell a brand new story of Spike Milligan as film, scripts, letters, objects, photographs, recordings, and art all come together to paint a portrait of a comic genius.
Viewers step inside the enchanting Osborne House, a place that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert cherished as their private refuge from the demands of royal life. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the history, the opulence, and the intimate moments that unfolded within these historic walls. ...
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and playground for her daughter Elizabeth, the future queen, is one of the oldest royal residences in Britain. This pink-painted fairy-tale fortress has been the family home to the Lyons, one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families. Experts...
A look at the history of the stately home in Hertfordshire, where the future Elizabeth I was sent to live from the age of three months by her tyrannical father Henry VIII. Insights from experts including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and former royal butler Paul Burrell helps reveal the behind-the-scenes...
The sordid story of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's war years in the Caribbean, involving scandals of extravagant spending, prejudice, race riots and murder.
Explore the lives of the lucky few who call Britain's most magnificent mansions home. Meet the custodians of Castle Ward, Croft Castle, and Castell Penrhyn as they navigate daily life amidst priceless antiques and stunning landscapes.
The struggle to pass the 1967 Abortion Act and its continued ramifications to the present day. Featuring never before broadcast interviews with women who had backstreet abortions, those in the medical profession on both sides of the debate, and the politicians and campaigners who were at the...
